New Year's celebrations in Moscow (1947-1953)

A decorated New Year's tree in the center of the Column Hall of the House of Unions, children around the tree.

New Year's decorations hang on the branches of a rotating tree.

A portrait of I.V. Stalin hangs on the wall of the hall.

Children's faces in carnival costumes.

Children and performers dressed as bunnies, squirrels, and other animals run around the tree.

Father Frost is among the holiday participants.

Circus performers and clowns walk around the tree.

A juggler with a ball stands next to performers dressed as a fox and a rooster.

A clown plays the harmonica.

Performers dance in fox and bear costumes.

Circus performers walk around the tree, juggling rings as they go.

Father Frost approaches the children and congratulates them on the New Year, while performers dressed as a hare and a fox shake their hands.

A performer dressed as a character from an oriental fairy tale.

Performers dressed as animals perform, following the commands of a "tamer." Performers dressed as elephants and giraffes wish children a Happy New Year.

New Year's entertainment around the Christmas tree, children riding an improvised "camel." Children applaud.

A costumed circle dance around the Christmas tree, a girl applauding.

Children riding the carousel installed in the Hall of Columns, children's faces.

Riding on swings, children waiting their turn.

Children's faces.

A puppet orchestra playing.

A cellist puppet, children's faces.

Applauding children.

A dance ensemble of senior schoolchildren performing for younger children, faces of young spectators.

People skating on the rink in the evening with lit sparklers in their hands (panorama).

New Year's fireworks in the night sky.

Santa Claus on the rink wishes everyone a Happy New Year.

New Year's fireworks.

A New Year's tree with electric garlands.

New Year's fireworks over the rink.